Category: Basketball
Suns assistant coach John Lucas III compares Kevin Durant to LeBron James and Kobe Bryant
[ad_1] During a recent interview on the Scoop B Radio Podcast with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Phoenix Suns assistant coach John Lucas III explored the comparisons between Suns’ star Kevin Durant and NBA legends LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. Lucas discussed the similarities in their approach to the game, emphasizing their mutual passion for basketball…
Bryce James refers to LeBron as “garbage”
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Bryce James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, had a playful moment with his father during a backyard shootaround. Despite Bryce jokingly teasing LeBron by calling him “trash,” the four-time NBA champion showcased his skills by making shot after shot. In a video shared on social media, Bryce…
Wendell Carter Jr’s Focus on Defense Vital Against Cavs: Limiting Second Chance Points and Defending 3-Pointers Key
[ad_1] Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. believes that focusing on taking away three-pointers and limiting second chance points will be key for the team’s success in the Eastern Conference First Round against the Cleveland Cavaliers. (via Orlando Magic): “I think taking out the three-point and limiting second chance points is going…
DeMar DeRozan: No Plans to Play for 25 Years
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba DeMar DeRozan expressed frustration after the Chicago Bulls’ loss in the Play-In Tournament. Despite his three-year stint with the Bulls, they have only reached the playoffs once, being eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022. In addition, for the past two seasons, they have been knocked out by the Miami Heat…
Yuta Watanabe to compete in Japan for the upcoming season
[ad_1] Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe announced on Instagram Live that he’s leaving the NBA to return home to Japan for the upcoming season. He cited various factors for this decision, including prioritizing his mental health. Watanabe did not specify which team he intends to play for in Japan. Additionally, he is…
Week-to-Week designation for Rozier due to neck injury
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier III is experiencing a neck injury that has put him in a week-to-week status. Rozier has missed the last four regular-season games and both of Miami’s Play-In Tournament matches due to this issue. While it is a significant injury, there is no immediate worry about the…
Heat overwhelm Bulls, secure playoff spot
[ad_1] The Miami Heat clinched a spot in the playoffs with a dominant 112-91 win over the Chicago Bulls in a thrilling play-in tournament elimination game. Even without Jimmy Butler, who was sidelined with an injury, the Heat displayed their depth and resilience, led by Tyler Herro’s impressive performance with 24 points and near triple-double….
Pelicans prevail over Kings despite De’Aaron Fox’s 35-point performance
[ad_1] The New Orleans Pelicans secured a spot in the NBA playoffs by defeating the Sacramento Kings 105-98 in a play-in tournament elimination game, with De’Aaron Fox scoring 35 points. Despite missing Zion Williamson, the Pelicans rallied behind Brandon Ingram’s 24 points and Jonas Valanciunas’ double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds. With balanced scoring…
Baskonia advances to playoffs after defeating Virtus
[ad_1] Markus Howard’s impressive 28-point performance led Baskonia to secure the final spot in the EuroLeague playoffs with a thrilling 89-77 victory over Virtus in the second round. After a five-year absence from the playoffs, Baskonia is celebrating their return with key contributions from Matt Costello (19 points) and Tadas Sedekerskis (16 points). Despite a…
Damian Lillard refutes rumors of discontentment in Milwaukee
[ad_1] Photo: Milwaukee Bucks/X screenshot Amid speculation sparked by sports analyst Stephen A. Smith’s comments, Damian Lillard refutes rumors of discontent with the Milwaukee Bucks, affirming his contentment with his current situation. Lillard addressed the speculation, asserting his love for the Bucks’ environment while acknowledging external factors that occasionally affect him off the court. “I…